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Dead Man's Cell Phone

Dead Man's Cell Phone

Antelope Valley College’s Theatre Arts Department will present its spring production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone by acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl, from May 29 to 31 in the Black Box Theatre (FA2-130). 

The dark comedy begins with a simple question: What happens when you answer a dead man’s cell phone? The play unfolds into a funny, surprising and unexpectedly tender story exploring loneliness, love, and the stories people create to connect with one another.

STUDENT BIOS

Jalyeha Anderson

Jalyeha Anderson

Jalyeha is a first-time performer in an AVC production; however, her play was selected for the 28th One Act Play Festival in Fall 2025. She has performed in several productions in high school. Also, this is her first year being involved with the technical side of the theatre. She is excited to continue her theatre career for the rest of her time at AVC.

Kristy Archie

Kristy Archie

This is Kristy’s fourth time being light-board operator, and she has learned a lot while really enjoying the experience.

Karen Arias

Karen Arias

Karen has enjoyed being a part of this production.

Ashley Augustus

Ashley Augustus

Ashley is a Theatre Arts student at AVC and began performing while attending Antelope Valley High School. She has worked on multiple shows both as an actor and an Assistant Stage Manager. Ashley has a deep love and appreciation for theatre and is incredibly excited to continue her acting career.

Serena Borroel

Serena is a Communications major graduating this Spring. She has acted in other AVC productions including Latin History for Morons, the 28th One Act Play Festival, and Our Stories. Our Voices. She is grateful for the opportunity to do what she loves with such talented people.

Sasha Bowers

Sasha is a current AVC student. She has been in other shows at AVC including The Crucible, Our Stories. Our Voices, and the 28th One Play Act Festival. She hopes to continue her opportunities in the Arts and to be part of many more productions in the future.

Alise Brooks

Alise Brooks

Alise began her acting career at Eastside High School, playing roles such as Ms., White (Clue), Susie (One by One), and Sarai (Space Odyssey). She was also in a One Acts play at AVC where she played Valerie (Roll the credits, Please!). She enjoys her role in this play as one of the networks and is happy to see how the show comes together.

Faith Burris

Faith Burris

Faith is excited to be a part of this production. Faith has earlier acting experience in The Crucible and The 28th One Act Play Festival. She is looking forward to helping bring this production to life.

Sarah De Luna Stallworth

Sarah is a Theatre Arts major from AVC who has appeared in short films and multiple AVC productions including The Laramie Project, Linda (a one-woman one act), and Latin History for Morons. She received an Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship nomination for her role as Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible.

Serena Dunmeyer

Serena Dunmeyer

Serena is a recent graduate from AVC and she is excited to be involved in the school's theatre community again. Dead Man’s Cell Phone will be her fourth production at AVC. She is very grateful for this opportunity and hopes you enjoy the show!

Brianna Hernandez 

Brianna has enjoyed being a part of this production.

David Holmes

David Holmes

David began acting two years ago at AVC portraying Fred Phelps (The Laramie Project), and more recently as Reverend Parris (The Crucible), among others. He's most grateful to the theatre department's faculty for their training and support, hoping to honor that growth in his final role here as Gordon.

Cyn Esparza Ortiz

Cyn Esparza Ortiz

Cyn is a creative makeup artist with a strong passion for art and theater. Through makeup and costume skills, she collaborates with performers to create beautiful storytelling through art, having worked with previous productions, such as The Crucible.

Kaitlyn Franco

Kaitlyn Franco

Kaitlyn has enjoyed being a part of this production.

Madeline Houfek

Madeline has been a member of the performing arts for most of her life. Her favorite performances thus far being Mercy Lewis in The Crucible and Mrs. Gottlieb in Dead Man’s Cellphone. She is immensely grateful to be a part of the AVC theatre department and for all of the people in it.

Jean Jimenez Hernandez

Jean Jimenez Hernandez

Jean has enjoyed being a part of this production.

Donnice Johnson

Donnice Johnson

Donnice is thrilled to be part of this production! Previous roles include Tituba in The Crucible and multiple characters in The Laramie Project. Outside of theatre, she also models and enjoys creative storytelling through performance both onstage and in front of the camera.

Samuel Moran

Samuel Moran

Sam, AVC alumni, previously worked on several productions prior to transferring to Cal State Long Beach, returned to the AV. They were excited to be back on stage performing and helping build the set. Their favorite past roles were Shaylock (Rough Magic) and the Mathemagican (Phantom Tollbooth).

Masette Mungoma

Massette has enjoyed being a part of this production.

Rocko Rivera

Joined theatre years ago and has enjoyed being a part of this production.

Ruben Rodriguez

Ruben Rodriguez

Ruben is a Theatre Arts Major at AVC. He enjoys creating makeup looks for characters and telling a story through appearances. He especially enjoys working with horror elements of makeup such as special effects like blood, scars, and bruises. He has done makeup for the One Act Play (Fall 2025) and has been part of the stage crew for The Crucible.

Alisa Sima

Alisa Sima

An AVC alumni, Alisa is delighted to take part in this production with such a wonderful team! Recent AVC performances include The Crucible, Our Stories Our Voices, and The 28th One Act Play Festival. She is excited to share this story with the community and grateful to everyone she has met!

Gabriela Sima

Gabriela is a Theatre Arts major at AVC, she has a blast doing audio work both in and out of the Antelope Valley, with being sound lead on productions such as The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals, Latin History for Morons, and most recently Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer!

Kayla Stewart

Kayla Stewart

Kayla is a passionate artist who joined theater to explore her creative abilities. She started out by working backstage on sets and worked as a crew member in The Crucible. Eager to take on larger projects, she became an assistant stage manager for The 28th One Act Play Festival.